TFL - Lessons Learned - Bronco First Edition Review

RagnarKon

TL;DW— The Bronco is good, really good. The dealer network and delivery troubles are tarnishing an otherwise excellent vehicle launch.

I’m on the waitlist to buy this off of them lol

bronco11

I’m on the waitlist to buy this off of them lol

Sounds like they're putting it up for sale soon. I assume it's going on their auction site. Good luck!

RagnarKon

TL;DW— The Bronco is good, really good. The dealer network and delivery troubles are tarnishing an otherwise excellent vehicle launch.

I remember when they got it, they just didn’t want to like it as much as they do. Kinda funny to watch but they love it!

TK1215

I remember when they got it, they just didn’t want to like it as much as they do. Kinda funny to watch but they love it!

Yeah it was kind of awkward, because at the time Tommy had just bought a Wrangler as his personal vehicle.

An enjoyable channel for me to watch because you can visibly see their opinions and biases bleed through on occasion. They definitely don't have the world's best "reviewer" poker face. Bugs a lot of people, but it's entertaining for me personally.

Do you think down the road TFL will regret selling it or no?

We've owned our 7MT BL the same amount of time. Agree with many points made. Additionally, EVERY Bronco built should come with connected navigation. Period. The backseat also needs center arm rest or bucket seats, rear air conditioning and more recline options in rear.

7MT was his first choice. Amen. 7MT is the only way to go if a purest caving for the 4 door. 4door is better looking, more versatile, and drives better too IMHO.

The 4.70 rear axle married to the 7MT with a couple minor performance mods that wont void warranty = plenty of passing power even with 4door on 37s, winch, loaded with family/gear and beefy aftermarket bumpers. You can also easily hit the 100-107 speed limiter in 4th gear in the 7MT. Effortlessly shifting gears with cruise control on is fun too.

Only real downside of the 7MT is mpg in the above scenario going uphill grade (terrible 170miles per tank yikes). 7MT also not practical in heavy traffic.

NT AUTOMOTIVE

Do you think down the road TFL will regret selling it or no?

They’re an automobile review channel so they keep a car until the audience loses interest and then they sell it.

Usually they sell their vehicles at the right time. But… sometimes I question their decisions. They sold their F-150 Lightning to buy a Hummer EV, but I think there is substantially more interest in the F-150 Lightning than the Hummer EV. I can’t help but wonder what the viewership numbers on the Hummer EV are and if it was worth it in the end.

For the Bronco, there is still plenty of interest in it, but they kind of done everything there is to do in a Bronco. It is still the star of any video it’s in, but it kind of depends on what vehicle they replace it with. They’ve hinting it’ll be a performance vehicle also by Ford, so if they are using the funds to buy a or F-150 Raptor R or the new Ranger Raptor, then it probably makes sense to sell it. But we’ll see.

RagnarKon

They’re an automobile review channel so they keep a car until the audience loses interest and then they sell it.

Usually they sell their vehicles at the right time. But… sometimes I question their decisions. They sold their F-150 Lightning to buy a Hummer EV, but I think there is substantially more interest in the F-150 Lightning than the Hummer EV. I can’t help but wonder what the viewership numbers on the Hummer EV are and if it was worth it in the end.

For the Bronco, there is still plenty of interest in it, but they kind of done everything there is to do in a Bronco. It
is still the star of any video it’s in, but it kind of depends on what vehicle they replace it with. They’ve hinting it’ll
be a performance vehicle also by Ford, so if they are using the funds to buy a or F-150 Raptor R or the new Ranger Raptor, then it probably makes sense to sell it. But we’ll see.

Yes TBD. They kept the bronco longer than normal and the son seemed to really enjoy it since day1 minus a shock busting. Plus being an orange first edition wasn't a bad investment for their biz either and it maintained views. The F150 was gone in a flash and hoovie also wasn't impressed with his F150 lightning either. Can't say much about the hummer. Nor can most average folks afford the latter 2 vehicles or Raptor R, unlike the bronco which attracts more viewers. I think the ZR2 Silverado was a good choice for their channel but a raptor R waste of time IMO.

NT AUTOMOTIVE

Yes TBD. They kept the bronco longer than normal and the son seemed to really enjoy it since day1 minus a shock busting. Plus being an orange first edition wasn't a bad investment for their biz either and it maintained views. The F150 was gone in a flash and hoovie also wasn't impressed with his F150 lightning either. Can't say much about the hummer. Nor can most average folks afford the latter 2 vehicles or Raptor R, unlike the bronco which attracts more viewers. I think the ZR2 Silverado was a good choice for their channel but a raptor R waste of time IMO.

I guess I don’t understand the YouTuber economy. They keep doing these pointless drag racing and tug-a-war videos… and they’ve already admitted the only reason why they do them is because the viewership numbers on those types of videos is super high.

So maybe buying a Hummer EV was a smart idea. That vehicle is absolutely ridiculous, but maybe that’s what pulls in the viewers. Same goes for the Raptor R… it’s an $110,000 truck that vast majority of people will not be able to buy, but if it pulls in the viewers maybe it’s worth it to them.

Personally I would like to see vehicle that I could actually purchase rather than these one-off special vehicles. But if those don’t hold viewers as well then… they gotta do what they gotta do to keep the money flowing.

RagnarKon

I guess I don’t understand the YouTuber economy. They keep doing these pointless drag racing and tug-a-war videos… and they’ve already admitted the only reason why they do them is because the viewership numbers on those types of videos is super high.

So maybe buying a Hummer EV was a smart idea. That vehicle is absolutely ridiculous, but maybe that’s what pulls in the viewers. Same goes for the Raptor R… it’s an $110,000 truck that vast majority of people will not be able to buy, but if it pulls in the viewers maybe it’s worth it to them.

Personally I would like to see vehicle that I could actually purchase rather than these one-off special vehicles. But if those don’t hold viewers as well then… they gotta do what they gotta do to keep the money flowing.

The hummer is having big problems with water getting into the battery compartment. GM has a hold on them. TFL has shown problems with there’s. I’m very happy with there Chanel because you see real world issues.